Dorn Yellow vs Benzimidazolone Yellow Medium

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Benzimidazolone Yellow Medium is a little lighter, more saturated than Dorn Yellow.

Can I use Benzimidazolone Yellow Medium instead of Dorn Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Benzimidazolone Yellow Medium is a little lighter, more saturated than Dorn Yellow.

Can I use Dorn Yellow instead of Benzimidazolone Yellow Medium?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dorn Yellow is a little darker, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.